Oasis Shock Of The Lightning 7" Box
Shock Of The Lightning 7" Box
Thanks to Jono for the pictures.
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Dig Out Your Soul Playback
We were invited down to London by Big Brother along with other Oasis fans for a listen to the new Oasis album on Wednesday night.
Unfortunately I was not available to attend the event due to work commitments, but friend of the site Tom went along on our behalf this is his review of the night.
We got to the location in London at 6:15 Wednesday and we were among 15 lucky fans to listen to the new Oasis album twice.
Steve from Big Brother checked the names of the people who else had won a chance to listen to the album, we then walked round the corner to the venue.
They supplied us with free beer and snacks, we then went upstairs to listen to the album. We all sat around some weird oval table it was very business like.
We listened to album twice and then he Steve said he had a surprise for us and got a courier to deliver a CD over with Boy With The Blues, he said we were amongst a handful of people who had listened to it.
Boy With The Blues is better then Ain't Got Nothing and Soldier On, that I had heard earlier in the evening.
It has a choir on it, The song is about 4 minutes 40 long.
"You got nothing to lose, you're the boy with the blues" and "Come together for you" repeated load of times by Liam and his backing singers.
It would make a good album closer and is definitely better than Soldier On,, that I heard twice earlier.
They also played us 'I Believe In All', it's a tune in the vein of Pass Me Down The Wine.
They had one of the deluxe box sets there and it was passed around, I had a look at the lyrics books and the vinyls etc. If you've ordered one you'll be very happy. It's huge.
I also asked Steve from Big Brother about a few things, after the listening.
He said "To Be Where There's Life" version on the bonus disc is them live in the studio.
He also said there is no definite next single lined up....asked him about Wiz being the Director and he just said "how do you know that"
The footage from the rehearsal gig that the band did for fans in London last month is still being edited and there are currently no plans for release.
I also asked how Noel was, he said he has seen him around the Big Brother office and is still in a lot of pain following the attack in Canada..
How I rated the Album, track by track...
Bag It Up - 09/10
The Turning - 10/10
Waiting For The Rapture - 10/10
The Shock Of The Lightning - 09/10
I'm Outta Time - 10/10
(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady - 08/10
Falling Down - 10/10
To Be Where There's Life - 09/10
Ain't Got Nothin' - 07/10
The Nature of Reality - 07/10
Soldier On - 08/10
It's a great album, up there with the best.
We also got given 'The Shock Of The Lightning' on Vinyl, 'Falling Down' CD Promo, Oasis badge, Oasis darts and the NME Promo CD.
'The Shock Of The Lightning' Vinyl, 'Falling Down' CD I will post some pictures of them later tonight the artwork inside the cover is superb.
Thanks to Tom for going along at such short notice and doing the report.
Also special thanks to the kind folks at Big Brother!
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Keane Offer Olive Branch To Oasis
Keane have offered an olive branch to Oasis after Liam Gallagher branded the trio a bunch of “posh lightweights”.
Liam slated the band after frontman Tom Chaplin spent a short spell in rehab where he was treated for drink and drug addiction.
However, speaking exclusively to Mirror.co.uk, Keane songwriter Tim Rice-Oxley, above right, said he was still a massive fan of the band.
He said: “I absolutely worshipped Oasis as a teenager. They were one of the biggest influences on us when we were starting out . I hope sooner or later they come to enjoy our music as much as we enjoy theirs some time.”
Tim rang us to talk about Keane’s new album Perfect Symmetry, their third, which hits the shops on October 13.
He revealed that the new record showed a marked change of direction in the band’s normally piano-driven sound – and featured even featured electric guitars.
Tim explained: “There’s a lot of different instruments on there, lots of new sounds – even African percussion and electric saw!
Source: www.mirror.co.uk
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Picture From German Rolling Stone.
A scan from Octobers German Rolling Stone magazine, Vielen Dank! Sebastian
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Vote For Oasis At The Europe Music Awards
Cast you vote for Oasis at the The Europe Music Awards, Oasis are in the shortlist for Best Act Ever, Rock Out and Best Album categories at this years awards to be held in Liverpool.
To cast your votes click here.
The five artists with the most votes in each category will become the official 2008 EMA nominees.
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The Ultimate Frontperson
The Ultimate Frontperson
Liam Gallagher? Morrissey? Robert Smith? Matt Bellamy? Iggy Pop? Who will get your vote?
Cast your vote by clicking here.
Source: www.nme.com
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48 Hours To Save Bono And To Cast Your Votes
There are under 48 hours left to vote for us for the Best Music Blog in The People's Choice Awards at this years BT Music Awards.
You have until midnight Saturday 27th to cast your votes.
You can vote once a day if you like, thanks to everyone who has voted so far...
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Oasis On The Front Cover Of German Rolling Stone Magazine
Liam and Noel Gallagher are on the front cover of the October German Rolling Magazine.
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Stunning Concert Posters From The Past 50 Years!
A combination of iconic classics and more contemporary artwork, Gigwise presents a collection of stunning concert posters from the past five decades. Ranging from simplistic early Sixties Beatles prints to the outright psychedelia of the seventies, right through to attention-grabbing posters of today, there's a plethora of brilliant gig artwork on display....
Click here to view the gallery.
Source: www.gigwise.com
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Liam And Andy In Italy
Liam Gallagher and Andy Bell popped into Radio RTL 102.5 in Italy today for a chat, they join the show after 27 minutes.
Click here to listen to the interview.
Schedule for tommorow - Friday 26 - 09 - 2008
14:15 (Italy) Liam & Andy - All Music Community - www.allmusic.tv
15:15 (Italy) Liam & Andy - Mtv Trl, Piazza Duomo in Milano - www.mtv.it
16:15 (Italy) Liam & Andy - Radio Deejay trasmission ‘Tropical Pizza’ www.deejay.it
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Unreleased Oasis Track Resurfaces
NYC band gives 'See The Sun' the cover treatment
With a new Oasis album just weeks from release, New York rock band The GoStation have paid tribute to the legendary Britpop powerhouse by offering up their own take on one of the Manchester outfit's earliest songs.
Included among the first batch of Oasis demos from 1992, "See The Sun" was never given a proper studio outing, and has remained available only through bootleged versions of what have become know as the band's "Lost Tapes."
The GoStation incorporated the track into their live sets early on, eventually recording their updated version with the intent of giving the "lost" track the airing they felt it always deserved.
"Oasis have released so many world-shattering tunes throughout their career, but this one got left behind," says GoStation frontman Doug Levy. "We've always thought it's a really great song, though, and that it provides a good picture of where the band were coming from when they first started out. Seeing their progression from back then to where they are now is really inspiring."
Often receiving their own comparisons to Oasis, as well as kindred spirits The Verve and The Stone Roses, The GoStation have become known for straddling the divide between US and UK sensibilities, bringing a decidedly British tone to their New York City rock epics. The band released their debut album, Passion Before Function, in 2007. Produced by Bill Racine (Flaming Lips, Rogue Wave), the album spawned the singles "All Together Now" and "Not Enough" and saw the band embraced across the US.
The Brooklyn-based five-piece are currently at work on their follow-up album, due for release in 2009. The first result of the new sessions is "Berlin Rose," produced by Jack Douglas (Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, John Lennon), which is currently available for both streaming and free download on the band's website and MySpace page.
The unmastered cover of "See The Sun" is also available in both locations. "It's just something we wanted to put out there for the fans, both of our band and Oasis," says guitarist Matt Friedlander. "Without Oasis, we probably wouldn't be doing what we're doing right now, so we're happy to give something back. We just hope they appreciate the gesture!"
Visit www.myspace.com/thegostation for more information.
GoStation Tour Dates
Sept. 25: Club NME @ The Annex, NYC
Oct. 4: Benefit for The Jiamini Scholarship Fund @ Union Hall, Brooklyn
Oct. 6: Bowery Ballroom, NYC
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Oasis Reschedule Cologne Show
Oasis can now announce that their special performance at the Gloria Theatre in Cologne has been rescheduled to Friday the 7th November.
The concert, originally set for September 29, was postponed after Noel Gallagher received three broken ribs when he was attacked while performing on stage at a festival in Toronto, Canada.
Oasis' show at the Gloria Theatre is being broadcast live on Eins Live and their radio partners Bremen Vier, Das Ding, MDR Jump, N-Joy, Radio Eins, Unser Ding, and You FM, together with radio stations in twelve other European countries making this the biggest ever live radio broadcast by a single artist in Germany.
Tickets purchased for the show on Sep 29th will remain valid for the new date. Customers who can't attend the show on this day can get a ticket refund - information is available by phoning Tickets Per Post +49 - (069) - 9443660 or sending an email to tickets@tickets-per-post.de. Refunds will receive preferred treatment if they are filed before Nov 4, 0.00 h
Source: www.oasisinet.com
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New Oasis Mailer
I received this through the post this morning, UK fans wanting to remain on the Oasis mailing list should return the form in a stamped envelope ASAP.
Source: Mailer from Oasis & The Postman
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Ex-Oasis Man Bonehead To Play Dublin
Former Oasis man Bonehead returns to the fray this November when he pays an acoustic visit to Crawdaddy, Dublin.
Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs plays Crawdaddy on November 3.
There’ll be none of this “here’s ten songs from my new album” nonsense, with the guitarist concentrating on classics from the holy trinity of Definitely Maybe, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory and Be Here Now.
Support is provided by Pete McLeod who, like the aforementioned Britpop legends, were discovered by legendary mover ‘n’ (shaker) maker Alan McGee.
Tickets are €22.50.
Source: www.hotpress.com
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Oasis' 'Dig Out Your Soul' - The Gigwise Verdict
Oasis are finally back, and Gigwise has the essential track by track guide ahead of the release of their eagerly awaited seventh studio album ‘Dig Out Your Soul’.
We can lay any uncomfortable anxieties to bed straight away because this album goes beyond the realms of what we expected.
The elegantly flowing order creates a feeling of one continuous piece of music and gives a swift slap across the download a song here and there generation. So now for the tracks…
1. Bag It Up - A striking start to the album and a quick insight into the psychedelia that lies within. Faultless changes including the gritty serene pre chorus: “Someone tell me I’m dreaming/The freaks are rising up through the floor,” delivers in a way only Liam could. Then the onslaught of the sleazy charismatic chorus: “Lay your love on the fire when you come on in/ I got my hee-bee-jee-bees in a hidden bag,” adds the final flavour to a filling starter.
2. The Turning - A slightly reticent comedown from the raucous power of the previous five minutes - and an effortlessly flowing transition from it also. A simple patiently building rock ‘n’ roll belter that moves from calmly stroked chords into a cacophony chorus where Liam lets rip.
3. Waiting for the Rapture - John Desmore and Robby Krieger seem to meet the band for Noel Gallagher’s first vocal outing. It’s the glam and the sleaze that add sinister beauty to a crush of charm. Noel’s high vocal moments are forceful and bounce well with the sharp guitar that pops in and out.
4. The Shock Of The Lightning - The first single to be lifted and one all should be familiar with already. It’s the quick pace and the Keith Moon drum style solo that elevates this track from any monotony that may trouble the cynics. A powerful, driving song intertwined with drips of imposing organ.
5. I’m Outta Time - One of the most talked about tracks at the moment. Liam’s ode to Mr. Lennon does not disappoint. The opening “La La La La” put you off the scent for a moment before the handsome ballad comes alive with Liam’s heart felt vocal. His affection is apparent and it will add a tear to the more emotionally sensitive. “If I’m to fall would you be there to applaud/ Or would you hide behind them all,” rings the chorus and showcases Liam for the great songwriter he has finally become. The speech sample from Lennon that ends: “Are you going to be there when I get back,” is eerie and adds the final poignant stroke.
6. (Get Off Your) High Horse Lady - This song is all about the drums, clapping and the single cowbell note that brings them flourishing further down the line. Noel’s effect laid vocal is uncompromisingly dastardly genius. The song typifies the fantastic effort that has gone into the production on the album. An expertly chosen follow up from the beauty of the previous effort before the beach walking sounds move into the oncoming brilliance.
7. Falling Down - This is one of ‘those songs’. The orchestra promotes a yearning for big things and delivers sophisticatedly. The drums again play the key role in the song. The jumping quick beat juxtaposed with a dark yet soft Noel vocal washes a sense of awe over the whole thing. There is something even more emotionally attaching then Liam’s ballad, and is certainly one of Noel’s best in years both vocally and structurally.
8. To Be Where There’s Life - The Eastern musical influences are apparent throughout but what elevates this Gem track is the powerful Liam vocal that dances coherently rather then a sneeze of confusion. The bass line typifies a Gallagher strut and marches on authoritatively. The plunge back into the verse and the scream of “Dig Out Your Soul” is the intelligent equivalent of an hour listening to Stephen Fry.
9. Ain’t Got Nothin’ - This is Liam standing right in your face scowling with frightening intent. It’s The Who all over with the Oasis magic sprinkled on. A short number but grand nonetheless.
10. The Nature Of Reality - Maracas shake and then in comes the Beatles ‘Revolution’/’Heltter Skelter’ style single note ringing before dropping into an 80s stadium rock beat that oozes the classic British feel. Imagine John Bonham meeting Pete Willis for a jam ensuring there’s enough reverb making headway to keep Spinal Tap’s Nigel Tuffnell happy.
11. Soldier On - A plodding groovy beat under an echoy Liam vocal climaxes the album with the same feel as a soundtrack behind credits. The ‘Baba O’Reily’-esque synthesiser stepping in along with the melodica end the album with a sense of the close of a dream. It’s trippy, it’s haunting, and it’s brilliant once again.
To summarise, this is an album that truly takes hold of all expectations and desires and delivers a punch that will not only shake your bones – but any one who manages to stand in a near radius of you. Get pre-ordering now.
Source: www.gigwise.com
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Oasis ... By Oasis
Oasis rockers Noel and Liam Gallagher have shared their secrets behind new album Dig Out Your Soul.
Returning to Abbey Road studios, this time they have absolutely nailed it.
Here I can bring you the first full track-by-track rundown — with the band talking you through their big return.
And in the words of Noel: “Bring on the ****ing tuba.”
Since Be Here Now the band have scaled down their sound. The original plan this time was to strip it back even further.
But once in the incredible surroundings of the legendary London studios used by The Beatles that didn’t last long.
Noel revealed: “That went out the window at about lunch on the first day. It was, like, ‘Let’s put another guitar on it, bring on the ****ing tuba’. Next thing there’s a 50-piece choir on the phone.
“Last time we went to Abbey Road we got kicked out. We were doing Be Here Now and were all a bit mad then. It’s nice to finally do a whole album there.”
Opener Bag It Up is a storming statement of intent for the album’s blow-the-roof-off philosophy.
Heartfelt second track The Turning is one of the album’s best.
Noel then takes over vocals for Waiting For The Rapture, a heavy, stonking, three-minute belter.
First single The Shock Of The Lightning was written by Noel in the studio.
Frontman Liam said: “That’s what making records is all about. We’re punk rock when we get cracking on it. Some days we spend a lot of time on the melody when we should be leathering the **** out of it.”
Fifth up is I’m Outta Time, a real highlight and Liam’s finest songwriting moment yet.
The tender John Lennon-inspired tune is a definite single.
Liam said: “I didn’t go out to write a song like that, it just happened. I find it hard with words. If I found it easier with words I’d be huge. Bigger than WH Smith.”
(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady shows off the band’s more mature sound, with a stripped-down opening that reminds me of Beatles White Album track Rocky Raccoon.
Track seven, Falling Down — the album’s second single — is another big, orchestral number with Noel on vocals.
Next up is To Be Where There’s Life, where guitarist Gem Archer takes over songwriting duties.
And Gem revealed: “There are no guitars on it — they weren’t allowed.”
Track nine is a Liam-penned and snarl-filled number, Ain’t Got Nothin’.
The Nature Of Reality next up couples philosophical lyrics with stomping guitars.
Then album closer Soldier On is a great, trippy, echo-filled end to a cracking record.
I’ll let Noel sum it all up.
He said: “What do I want people to take from it? Don’t know.
“As long as they buy it, possibly tell one of their friends to buy it, then come to see us live and buy a T-shirt. That’ll do.”
There is also a EPK here, with the band discussing the songs.
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
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More Oasis Fan Renditions Of New Songs From YouTube
The Turning by oas1s
HH by Lindsay & Isaac
The Shock Of The Lightning by bombi515
A few of the videos Oasis fans have uploaded to Youtube.
You, the fans, are encouraged to interpret the new tracks in your own personal style on whichever instruments you please and Big Brother Recordings have put together a very special prize for the best entry. A lucky winner will be personally chosen by the band and will win a unique VIP experience to the Oasis gig of their choice anywhere in the world, including travel and accommodation.
Visit www.oasisinet.com/digoutyoursoulsongs
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